Mistaya and Sara after 24h living outside on 1$ a day and having to walk 2 km for their water supply. Including a few hours of breaking rocks as “child labour.” Day one of living outside on 1$ a day. … Read More
A party at Miranda and John’s apres Daniel Bolshoy. BTW, Daniel Bolshoy was amazing once again! The most magnifique guitar player. And I talked to him after his concert. He’s an interesting guy: born in Moscow, raised in Jerusalem, teaches … Read More
I had a great morning. Despite having a restless night, I got up at 5:30 and went to the gym to lift weights and then I hurried home, grabbed Fernando and went for a 1/2 h run in the dark. … Read More
All photos were taken today in my backyard (the wilderness park that our home backs onto).I worked all day writing a research paper. I am always looking for a quick formula to simplify the process. So far I haven’t found … Read More
Preparations for a Mexican supper: chicken enchiladas, sauteed corn, peppers and zucchini and garlic baked rice. Pip was my special onion chef. She wore the shades to protect her eyes from the onions.Mist’s friend Sara and Miranda and John’s family … Read More
For those who haven’t had the pleasure of visiting my late 1950’s family room, I have posted a few photos to give you an idea of it. I am in love with the sofa fabric.-Me on the sofa.-Me and the … Read More
Attended the first preschool field trip to the pumpkin patch this morning. There were hayrides, hay mazes, corn mazes, a petting zoo and a corn pit to dig in. I felt like I was on enemy turf after reading The … Read More
Bad Karma. I tell you…I’m in a little valley of bad Karma at the moment. But I honestly feel I am ready to climb out!My class I am taking is so not for me. It is specifically for classroom teachers … Read More
The picture is of my mom with me and my sisters Catherine (baby) and Theresa (short hair). I’m the one year old crying. Thanks to Heather from Comparative Childhood for the Honest Scrap award. So here are 10 things you … Read More
Pics were taken on Wednesday morning as Peter and I got to enjoy Vancouver for a moment before heading back to Kelowna. My tummy hurts! I was awakened at midnight with severe abdominal pain right under my ribs–the stomach. I … Read More